Perhaps best known for its traditional-medicine markets, and humming, carefree student vibe, ‘Colourful Daegu’ as it’s called, is a fun, progressive and popular South Korean destination. Hiking in the nearby Palgongsan mountains will bring you face to face with myriad Buddhist temples, statues and pagodas. For views of the city, take the cable car to Apsan and visit the observatory there. Don’t miss out on a trip to the Daegu National Museum, the Museum of Oriental Medicine or the Herbal Medicine Market (dating from 1658). And if the mood grabs you, head off to downtown Daegu where you’ll find some of the best swing and salsa clubs around.